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New Bern N. C. Sept 12th 1866 Capt Dougherty Sir I have known Mr. C. Perry for several years & knew him to treat his hands, while slaves well & believe him to be a gentleman who will treat an apprentice as well as required by the law & order of Propriety & believes futher that he would do as well by them as any one who would have the control of them. Very Respectfully, J. B. Henderson Merchant South Front Street